March

Former Durham Council social worker RACHAEL SHIMMIN is returning to the authority as corporate director, adult and community services. 36 year old Shimmin is currently head of adult services at Newcastle Council.

Coram Family has appointed JAYNE STOKES as director of services, a new post for the children’s charity. She was previously regional manager for East Midlands and East Anglia at the Family Welfare Association.

VENNETTA JOHNSTON has joined Newham Council as executive director for adults, culture and community services. She was previously district director at Birmingham Council and is a former assistant director (social services) at Trafford Council.